Essex Police officer sacked for coercive behaviour towards colleagues
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 09:04 · Archive
PC Ben Norfolk was dismissed from Essex Police after a misconduct hearing found he had engaged in coercive behaviour towards three female colleagues.
PC Ben Norfolk has been sacked from Essex Police following a misconduct hearing on 26 October at Colbea Business Centre in Colchester. He was found to have committed gross misconduct over coercive and controlling behaviour towards three female police colleagues between 2024 and 2025, and for taking and sending intimate images of himself in uniform while at work. He also allegedly suggested engaging in sexual activity within a work environment. Assistant Chief Constable Glen Pavelin, who chaired the panel, said the conduct was "completely unacceptable" and noted that tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for Essex Police.
How it is being reported
- 'Controlling' Essex Police officer sacked over behaviour towards female colleaguesHe reportedly sent 'intimate' photographs in his uniform at workEssexLive · 6 Nov, 13:00
- Essex Police officer sacked over 'coercive behaviour' towards female colleaguesEssex Police officer PC Ben Norfolk sacked for gross misconduct after coercive behaviour towards female colleagues and sending intimate images in uniform.Colchester Gazette · 6 Nov, 08:44
- Essex Police officer sacked over 'coercive behaviour' towards female colleaguesEssex Police officer PC Ben Norfolk sacked for gross misconduct after coercive behaviour towards female colleagues and sending intimate images in uniform.Echo (Basildon) · 6 Nov, 08:44
- Essex Police officer sacked over 'coercive behaviour' towards female colleaguesEssex Police officer PC Ben Norfolk sacked for gross misconduct after coercive behaviour towards female colleagues and sending intimate images in uniform.Brentwood Guardian · 6 Nov, 08:44
In this story: PC Ben Norfolk · Essex Police · Glen Pavelin · Colchester
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